Tissue

Kadant’s PT2X rotary joint is engineered to deliver reliable sealing, long service life, and simplified maintenance to tissue manufacturers worldwide. Its spring-loaded piston design maintains balanced pressure on the seal ring for consistent performance. A stainless-steel shroud protects the seal cartridge from contaminants, while the high-visibility seal wear indicator enables predictive maintenance and planned downtime. Built for high-speed, high-temperature operation, the PT2X rotary joint handles angular misalignment and thermal expansion.

Kadant expansion joints and flexible metal hoses are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of steam, condensate, and process piping systems in tissue manufacturing. Found throughout the steam and condensate handling system and intricate piping networks, these components effectively manage thermal expansion, vibration, and equipment movement under high-temperature and pressure conditions. Expansion joints absorb thermal growth, reduce system stress, and prevent leaks in pipelines carrying steam, condensate, and exhaust gases. Flexible metal hoses compensate for misalignment and movement between critical equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations of process piping systems, extending equipment life and improving production uptime.

Kadant jet products are engineered to control steam pressure and temperature in tissue manufacturing processes, recovering and reusing steam energy to improve efficiency, stability, and sustainability. Found throughout steam and condensate handling systems in the mill, these components play a vital role in optimizing heat transfer and process performance. Thermocompressors increase the pressure and temperature of low-energy blow-through steam by mixing it with high-pressure motive steam ensuring efficient reuse in the drying process. Desuperheaters reduce the temperature of superheated steam through direct water injection to produce steam ideal for heat transfer and drying applications.

Kadant steam and condensate handling systems deliver and regulate steam from the boiler house to the Yankee dryer, providing the heat needed to remove moisture and achieve optimal sheet softness and strength. As condensate forms, it is efficiently removed and returned to the boiler or other mill areas by Liqui-Mover™ pressure powered pumps for energy recovery and reuse. These systems incorporate thermocompressors to recover low-pressure steam and desuperheaters to maintain precise steam temperature for consistent drying. Supported by Kadant’s engineering and design expertise, each installation is optimized for performance, safety, and reliability, helping tissue producers achieve maximum drying efficiency, lower energy consumption, and superior product quality.

Kadant provides comprehensive services to the tissue industry, including mechanical services, operator training, steam system studies, and nondestructive testing (NDT). Mechanical services include expert installation, repair, and maintenance of critical equipment to ensure peak performance and system reliability. Focused on rotary joints and steam system maintenance, operator training programs ensure operators and maintenance teams understand best practices for installation, inspection, and troubleshooting. Through detailed steam system studies, Kadant engineers analyze system design, energy efficiency, and equipment performance to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction. Nondestructive testing and reel spool NDT services use advanced inspection technologies to detect early signs of wear or fatigue on critical equipment, preventing failures, reducing downtime, and supporting proactive maintenance.